Oxycodone is the BEST pain medication for CHRONIC SEVERE LOWER LUMBAR BACK PAIN! It works a bit less by the 4th year or so, but, at least takes the "edge" off more than any other pain medication. The problem is....many, many doctors will not take you on as a patient for "chronic severe pain" with anything...if you need any narcotic in order to function! They ALL seem to be "FRAIDY CATS" because...
Everyone Who is reading this and taking this drug, get ready for the your life is about to become. If you stay on it longer than 6 weeks you are now in the oxy-head club! Once you reach tolerance level, and taking over what the Dr. prescribes its over, you loose libido, the interest in going out , ya i've heard the whole Quantity over Quality life bit spoken like a true hooked, yes addicted per...
Randog | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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I have suffered from neuropathic pain and artheritis for over twenty years. I have tried eveything.The oxycontin was working. The bad thing was I believe it led to Atrial Fibralation. I have dropped this and gone to Oxycodone,Not the oxycontin. It hasn't the side effect.Be very careful in useing either of these as the side effects can be deadly or lead to more problems. It seems that no pain medicine is really safe. You either live with the pain or take your chances.
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Anonymous | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
10/4/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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Was disappointed that Dr. replaced prescribed percocet with oxycodone. Is there a current class act lawsuit on oxycondone, or do I have it mixed up.
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Robert | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/4/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I used oxycodone for about a week after I had my hernia surgery on the 18th of september. It worked very well. It helped me to sleep.
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ANGIE | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/4/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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I HAVE BEEN ON THIS DRUG FOR ALMOST A YEAR COULD IT POSSIBLY CAUSE EXTREME HAIR LOSS?
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Kittykashew | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I have severe pain underneath my kneecaps due to osteoarthritis. Oxycodone oral,relieves my pain for a period of approximately 6-9 hours, depending on how much walking I do. I have found it to be a very effective way to manage my pain.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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This medication is very effective for me as a breakthrough pain medication when used with a long acting pain medication. The only bothersome side effects are extreme sweating and occasional constipation.
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TBoo1974 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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After over 2 years on hydrocodone, I finally convinced my PM physician to let me try oxycodone. It works so much better that I'm down from 16 Advil a day to 8 and I only have to take the oxycodone on average 2-3 times per day even though I'm allowed 4, which I take on those rare days that I just can't get the pain to subside. I'm careful not to take more pain meds than necessary and all the hydrocodone/ibuprofen I was taking had me concerned about my stomach and liver. Now I have less worry. Maybe one day my insurance will cover the duragesic patches so my tummy and liver can get even more of a rest but for now, this is helping much more! It's worth a shot if you're on lower dose meds to discuss using this drug to see if it will help better.Read More Read Less
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babsc | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I.ve had no reaction to this drug. The ER pill seems to hold the pain better than others I have tried.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/28/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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Kat | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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I used this medication for endometriosis. It works best, for me, when I take Advil with it, which was suggested by my Dr. I get extreme pain. It works best when taken BEFORE the pain is out of control. Unfortunately, alot of providers will not rx this medication is fear of addiction. However, if they felt the severity of this condition, they'd think twice.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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pfcpremosgirl | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I used oxycodone following cesarean section delivery of my baby. It was very effective, and had very few side effects. Highly recommend for post-surgical pain.
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dataxlady50 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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With this pain med, I am able to resume normal daily activities-at a slower pace,but able to do laundry, make the bed and cook meals on a regular basis.
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r peek | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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i have osterarthrites acute easies pain to work and sleep from suffering
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nursebarbie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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have tried many and before this NOTHING helped.......so far so good
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tshullsmith | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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This medicine has given me my life back..and thanks to my Dr. for helping me live again...
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Anonymous | 19-24 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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I would never recommend this to anyone, it hurts more to come off it then to be in the pain your in initially.
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brycat06 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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This drug is very addictive. It is to be used mainly for chronic pain. It is extremly strong and can be both helpful and harmful. I am no Doctor, but let me say this, please take only as directed. This is so easy to become addicted to and hard to come off of. So please use with caution when driving.
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tailgunner1953 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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Doesn't seem to relieve my pain at all during the daytime, but it does help some at night to let me sleep.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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Prescribed for pain. Caused drowsiness, especially if a taken on an empty stomach.
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